ICON America: Nicholas Hoult

Sep 2026

ICON America features actor Nicholas Hoult in a series of monochromatic editorial portraits shot by photographer Craig McDean. The visual narrative relies on low-key, chiaroscuro lighting to sculpt form and highlight the intricate textures of tailored outerwear and layered knitwear. Fashion stylist Tony Irvine frames the subject in a range of structured silhouettes, while grooming by Francelle Daly and set design by Miles Bettinelli reinforce the project's gritty, high-contrast aesthetic. Several frames incorporate graphic elements, including bold paint markings, to shift the mood from traditional portraiture toward a more experimental editorial study.

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Advertising Campaign, Editorial